Yakub Muktar
Hudur_Bakool SWS
Summary
Professional monitoring and evaluation officer with over 10 years of experience dedicated to tracking and reporting, management and developing performance metrics. Forward-thinking and strategic with a comprehensive view of the production process, including how to accurately measure progress beyond simply reporting numbers. Recognized in the past for having a unique understanding of how to identify areas outperforming expectations as well as those that need improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Mardo
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated baseline, midline, and end-line surveys for program evaluation.
- Prepared dashboards and visual tools for real-time data monitoring.
- Contributed to proposal writing and development of logical frameworks.
- Developed and implemented M&E plans, indicators, and data collection methodologies.
- Conducted periodic evaluations to assess project performance and impact.
- Designed and delivered training workshops to enhance staff capacity in M&E and knowledge management.
- Supported strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
Researcher
Consilient Research Company/WorldVision/Alternative Solution Consulting.
01.2016 - Current
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.
- Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
- Streamlined data analysis processes with custom software solutions, improving speed and accuracy of results.
- Improved data collection efficiency using innovative survey tools.
- Enhanced participant recruitment strategies, ensuring diverse and representative sample sizes.
- Tailored research approaches to address specific community needs, leading to impactful societal contributions.
- Facilitated partnerships with external research institutions, expanding resources and expertise available for projects.
- Translated complex research findings into actionable recommendations for industry stakeholders.
- Spearheaded collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, fostering holistic approach to research problems.
- Instituted rigorous data verification processes, significantly reducing errors and increasing reliability of outcomes.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
IDTR Officer
SCRW
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Tasked with mining information from an enterprise data warehouse and using it to design production reports.
- Utilized several different query languages, including SSP and SQL, to create logic to pull the data used to populate reports sent out through the automated portal.
- Worked closely with the managers of four departments to understand what information was necessary to evaluate productivity.
- Interpreted the results of reports for managers and executives whenever necessary.
- Maintained report portal in conjunction with software solutions development team, improving functionality by 93%.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Conducted thorough investigations into complex cases, leading to successful resolution of numerous high-profile incidents.
- Implemented feedback system from community, using insights to guide policing strategies and improve public relations.
- Increased awareness and preparedness for potential threats by developing comprehensive training materials for new recruits.
- Improved team morale and performance with consistent feedback and recognition of achievements.
- Led critical missions to ensure public safety, achieving significant reductions in crime rates.
- Established protocols for handling sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.
Education
Public Administration/Art And Development Studies - Public Administration
Online University
Golis University 05.2020
Public Health Officer - Public Health
Temple University
New Generation University 02.2020
Deploma Of Computer Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Tisqaad University College
Hargeisa 03.2018
Skills
- Budget administration
- Requirements analysis
- Codes and regulations
Collecting data and reporting
- M&E system proficiency
- Risk assessment
- Leadership
- Communication
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Global Disability summit membership.
- Alliance for Nonprofit Management -
Certifications and Licenses
- Degree of public Administration 2020
- Deploma of Computer science 2018- in Advanced Microsoft Excel,STATA-IBM and SPSS.
- High school Certificate 2011-2015
- Completed online course in access to justice provided by Consilient.
Profession Relevant Skills
- Expert-level understanding of performance evaluation, including the assessment of metrics, comparative analysis and future projections based on improvement.
- Familiar with data mining applications used to retrieve information for analysis, as well as electronic reporting tools.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, evidenced by comfort in sharing and interpreting report data with managers and preparing statements to be reviewed by stakeholders.
- Proficient with SAS, SQL and R.
- Recognized by employees as being empathetic and helpful in understanding their evaluations.
- Organized and detailed in all aspects of work.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Kiswahili
Upper intermediate (B2)
Somali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies and Interests
Minored in musical theater in college and starred in several local playhouse productions. Enjoys interior design and remodeling.
Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Mardo
01.2023 - Current
IDTR Officer
SCRW
02.2022 - 02.2023
Researcher
Consilient Research Company/WorldVision/Alternative Solution Consulting.
01.2016 - Current
Public Administration/Art And Development Studies - Public Administration
Online University
Public Health Officer - Public Health
Temple University
Deploma Of Computer Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Tisqaad University College
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